Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD
Newcastle University
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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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6 Years

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The School of Engineering offers postgraduate research degrees at PhD level in all of our major research areas.Our PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.Electrification is the backbone of modern society. Transport, energy, and manufacturing are sectors moving towards electrification. Advancement in bioelectronics, ...Read more

The School of Engineering offers postgraduate research degrees at PhD level in all of our major research areas.Our PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.Electrification is the backbone of modern society. Transport, energy, and manufacturing are sectors moving towards electrification. Advancement in bioelectronics, communication and microelectronics is only possible with experts. These experts have in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering. The world needs specialists who take on these challenges. You'll become a specialist and will provide innovative solutions and advancements.

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16/279
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25th
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31st
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Arthur
01 Dec 25

Strikes haven’t been great. Not a lot of ways to get in touch with uni. Spam emails a lot so ones you need get buried. Great facilities and amazing night..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 25

Amazing location! I had never been to Newcastle or anywhere nearby before but the uni is in a very convenient place with lots of accommodation options (often cheap in comparison..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration: undergraduate qualifications, masters qualifications and relevant work experience.

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£5,006 per year

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Tuition fees (per year) £5,006 - £14,906

£32,500 per year

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Tuition fees (per year) £32,500 - £42,400

£32,500 per year

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Tuition fees (per year) £32,500 - £42,400

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Arthur
01 Dec 25
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Strikes haven’t been great. Not a lot of ways to get in touch with uni. Spam emails a lot so ones you need get buried. Great facilities and amazing night...
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SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 25
Amazing location! I had never been to Newcastle or anywhere nearby before but the uni is in a very convenient place with lots of accommodation options (often cheap in comparison...
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the high quality of its teaching and research....

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